Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
2C2117
RGB
44, 33, 23
HSL
29, 31%, 13%
HSB
29, 48%, 17%
CMYK
0, 25, 48, 83
LAB
14, 4, 9
LCH
14, 10, 65
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 64
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 6, 6
HWB
29, 9%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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